Triclosan is a common compound found in many antibacterial hand soaps. It has been banned in the US in consumer antiseptic washes for risk of bacterial resistance. Describe how bacteria may have developed resistance to chemical agents. Investigate Canada’s stance on Triclosan by doing some outside research and state your findings.
Answer: Bacteria develops resistance to a chemical agent as the bacteria releases chemical toxin which interfere with the chemical agent causing bacteria to produce resistance. The other way the bacteria becomes resistant as it produces different kinds of beta- lactamases which inactivate the chemical agent action.
Canada doesn't ban the use of Triclosan and allowed to be used in cosmetics up to specified amount. The maximum amount of triclosan that is allowed in cosmetics is 0.3% whereas 1% in non prescription drugs.
Triclosan is a common compound found in many antibacterial hand soaps. It has been banned in...
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